Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Recall: Novocol Cartridges
Announced 2025-12-24 · FDA
FDA recalls Lidocaine HCI 2% and Epinephrine 1:100,000 injection cartridges (1.7 mL each) Rx only due to cracked/broken containers. The recall covers 12,033 cartons (50 cartridges per carton) distributed nationwide in the U.S.; Lot D05362A expires 07-31-2027. The products were manufactured by Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. for Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
| Brand | Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Lidocaine HCI 2% and Epinephrine 1:100,000 (Lidocaine HCI and Epinephrine Injection USP), packaged in a carton containing 50 single-dose Cartridges, 1.7 ml each, Rx only, Manufactured for Patterson Dental Supply, Inc., 1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN55120, Manufactured by: Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada, Inc., NDC 50227-1030-5. |
| Reason | Defective container: cracked/broken cartridges |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 12,033 cartons |
| Distribution | U.S.A. Nationwide |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Lot: D05362A, expires: 07-31-2027 |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not use any cartridges from Lot D05362A.
- Contact Patterson Dental Supply for instructions on return or replacement.
- Keep the lot number and expiration date for reference and dispose or return as instructed.
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